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Roof Rejuvenation

Liqua-Roof Opens Franchise Expansion Effort

Roof resurfacing brand adds franchise push

May 28, 2026

Liqua-Roof launched franchise opportunities nationwide following a partnership with REP’M Group to expand its roof resurfacing business model.

Woman using the OX Pro SPEEDFRAME on a window.

New Roofing Products

OX Tools Launches SPEEDFRAME Measuring System

Developed by a longtime home builder, the extendable tool combines measuring, leveling, and marking functions for trade professionals.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 28, 2026

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OX Tools introduced the SPEEDFRAME measuring and leveling system, designed to improve accuracy and efficiency for framing and installation applications.

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in Arizona with clear skies.

Private Equity

1% Holdings Launches Roofing Acquisition Platform

Collective targets roofing firms

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 26, 2026

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1% Holdings launched the Roofing Collective, a platform focused on acquiring and scaling roofing companies across the United States.

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Roofing Awards

IKO Wins 2026 CiCi Award for Community Impact in Missouri

The award highlights IKO’s $120 million investment in its new Bismarck Granules facility.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 26, 2026

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IKO receives a 2026 Trade & Industry Development CiCi Award for Community Impact for investment in Bismarck facility.

GAF-FORTIFIED Alliance Marks Major Milestones

Best of Success Show

GAF-IBHS FORTIFIED Alliance Meets Major Milestones

The unique partnership launched last year to prepare roofing contractors for the next frontier of roof resiliency.

Art Aisner

May 26, 2026

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More than 1,100 roofing contractors in markets across the country are now certified as the FORTIFIED home movement continues to grow. Learn about the opportunity ahead for roofing contractors.

Group of graduates from GAF Roofing Academy.

Memorial Day

From Military Service to Roofing Careers: Veterans Find a New Path

Program connects service members to trades

Patricia Soto Servin

May 24, 2026

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Veterans are finding new purpose in roofing careers through structured training programs that translate military skills into long-term industry opportunities.

Safety News

What are the Safest Roofing Facilities Across North America?

ARMA honors asphalt roofing facilities across North America for workplace safety.

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 22, 2026

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More than 80 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities are recognized for low safety incident rates among workers.

Legal Insights

Fast-Tracked Data Centers: The Legal Risks of Moving Too Fast

Legal expert Trent Cotney says contractors weigh escalation and data risks daily

May 21, 2026

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.

Storm Chasers

The Honest Roofer's Playbook for Post-Storm Trust

How the roofing industry is pushing back against fraud—and protecting the markets contractors spent years building

Tanja Kern

May 21, 2026

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During Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, roofing contractors confront storm chasers, fraud-driven skepticism, and the growing challenge of protecting hard-earned local market trust.

The Push for Measurable Quality with SPF

Podcast

From Diesel to Data: Spray Foam Equipment and Training Reset Contractor Risk

The Push for Measurable Quality with SPF

Tom Harris

John Wyatt

May 19, 2026

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Advances showcased around the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance convention point to tighter ratio control, jobsite verification and new formulations with cost and environmental implications. For contractors, the shift links directly to installation quality, documentation, risk reduction and bid strategy.